Cost Savings: Energy Efficiency

When deciding which products to buy, it’s easy to choose the one that costs less or is more readily available (e.g. already in your stockroom). But sometimes, it’s a far better choice in the long run to “upgrade” to something different – and something that, in the end, actually saves you money. One of the places our solutions specialists and territory account managers look for potential savings is in energy usage.

Success Story:

Problem
The customer had been using standard wrapped belts on most of their applications for years, and those belts are not the most efficient v-belt available. Energy dollars are lost with wrapped belts – in addition to them having a relatively short life.

Solution
The territory account manager offered Timken’s Carlisle Gold Ribbon Cog Belt as a replacement for the standard wrapped belts in order to reduce energy costs and increase the life of the belt. The cogged belts have a 2% higher efficiency rating, which adds up over time to significant energy savings. Additionally the belt itself runs cooler, maintains a better grip, and can withstand more heat, dirt, grease, and harsh environment.

Savings Calculation
The cogged belts are more expensive than the standard wrapped belts, but once you add in the energy savings, reduced maintenance time, and less frequent belt purchases – the customer ends up saving thousands of dollars as a result of that investment.

Our goal is to find solutions that will make your operations easier, more efficient, and, of course, more profitable – even if that means we sell you less. Our team is full of experienced, knowledgeable people who are dedicated to serving you and meeting your industrial technical needs.